Stuffed Red Pepper Soup

-adapted from Skinny Taste

photo credit: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/12/stuffed-pepper-soup.html

1 lb grass-fed ground beef
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
Two 14.5 oz cans of TJs fire-roasted, diced tomatoes

15 oz can of tomato sauce

1/2 tsp oregano
1 cup broth
3 cups brown rice
shredded cheddar cheese

Start cooking rice according to package directions.  In a large pot, brown beef with a bit of olive oil.  Add peppers, onions, and garlic; cook until softened.  Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and oregano and let simmer for 5 mins.  Add broth.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 30-45 mins. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over brown rice and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.